Marangu Route  
Easiest (least strenous) of the routes and very popular (thus nicknamed "the CocaCola route"). Scenic and varied vegetation zones (rainforest, moorland, alpine desert and icecap). Easy trails through the rain forest, but parts of it (nearer the top) are more challenging. Accomodation is in huts. Usually takes 5 days, however an extra day at Horombo hut is highly recommended to assist acclimatization.

A typical itinerary using the MARANGU route:
Day 1: Transfer from Arusha to Marangu Gate a.m. Trek to Mandara Hut (2750m) about 3-4 hours
Day 2: Trek to Horombo Hut (3807m). (approx  5-7 hours)
Day 3: Kibo Hut (4725m). (approx 5-7 hours)*
Day 4: Midnight ascend to the Summit (5895m)! Then back down to Horombo Hut (3807m). (Total approx 7+5 hours)
Day 5: Descend to park gates via Mandara Hut (6 hours). Lunch, then transfer to Arusha.

Accommodation: HUTS

* An extra day at Horombo Hut on Day 3 is recommended for acclimtisation                                                                                                                                           Back